No. 1: M by Mariah Carey Eau de Parfum Spray, $52.99 , 7 Best Celebrity Perfumes -- and the 3 Worst

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7 Best Celebrity Perfumes -- and the 3 Worst

See which celebrity-endorsed women's perfumes our readers go gaga for and which ones make them gag

August 30, 2010 | by Molly Roemer | 74 COMMENTS

No. 1: M by Mariah Carey Eau de Parfum Spray, $52.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 5.7*
Why: One reader exclaims, "Ew!" Another says it is "the nastiest, cheapest smelling perfume you have ever smelled." One woman says, "This is the worst smelling perfume ever! When I smelled it, I literally gagged! This is a horrible perfume and smells worse than the old lady perfume I call Ralph Lauren." One reader says, "I am a huge Mariah fan, so I had high hopes for this one. When I tried it, it smelled overwhelmingly sweet, but not in a good way. It is a strong burnt marshmallow-smelling fragrance."

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*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: The Best: No. 7: Baby Phat Goddess Eau de Toilette, $29.99

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products mentioned

Elizabeth Arden White Diamonds Elizabeth Taylor Parfum

5.4

Harajuku Lovers Baby Eau de Toilette Spray

6.2

Elizabeth Arden M by Mariah Carey Eau de Parfum Spray

5.7

Kimora Lee Simmons Baby Phat Goddess Eau de Toilette

7.5

Jennifer Lopez Live Luxe Eau de Parfum Spray

8.5

Britney Spears Fantasy Eau de Parfum

8.9

Sean John Unforgivable Woman Scent Spray

7.7

Sarah Jessica Parker Lovely Eau De Parfum

8.1

Paris Hilton Can Can

8.4

Elizabeth Arden With Love Hilary Duff Eau de Parfum...

9.2

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nice

by brianna121791 Monday, May 13, 2013 at 11:27AM Report as inappropriate

Nice choices. Should I admit this? I was appalled by the color of Lady Gaga's "Fame" perfume. The bottle is hard to open with it's claw-like top. But the fragrance is intriguing--it's floral and fruit with a note of incense as well. I love it.

by GigiSD Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 08:44AM Report as inappropriate

Wow! Amazing list and love the perfumes

by HxCookie Monday, February 11, 2013 at 01:45PM Report as inappropriate

I'll have to try some of these!

by thequietnoise Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 12:11PM Report as inappropriate

My only wish was that more were covered. I found it very interesting and am planning on checking a couple of them out. A link or bit about the notes in the perfume would have helped me, but a person's opinion says a lot.

by RedFracas Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 10:42AM Report as inappropriate

Nice collection. Love to have them all.

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:11AM Report as inappropriate

It's funny to know that White Diamonds still sells even though it's the most disgusting perfume I've ever smelled. Very Hollywood by Michael Kors is amazing!

by Lamexicana1 Saturday, December 1, 2012 at 04:02PM Report as inappropriate

I would buy almost anything Kim K puts her name on. However, her fragrances are terrible....just saying.

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 03:23PM Report as inappropriate

This is very informative. Almost every celebrity under the sun has developed their own fragrance, so I could never trust them enough to buy them. Even the D-list, faux celebrities of reality TV are trying to sell fragrances of dubious quality. A funny thing... Over a decade ago, my ex-husband bought my mother a huge bottle of Elizabeth Taylor\'s White Diamonds. To this day, mom keeps it on her dresser only because the bottle is pretty. The perfume is virtually unused!

by BengalsGal Monday, November 19, 2012 at 12:28PM Report as inappropriate

I have Baby Phat Goddess and Britney Spears Fantasy and I really like both of them!

by Chris213 Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at 06:52AM Report as inappropriate

I don't like any of this.

by lilas Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 03:48PM Report as inappropriate

My friend had the Fantasy! it smells so good!

by heidihannibal33 Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 11:17PM Report as inappropriate

L by Gwen Stefani smells fresh. I also dig 'Still' by JLO.

by ladychypre Friday, July 6, 2012 at 11:35AM Report as inappropriate

My mother has had an almost-full bottle of White Diamonds sitting on her dresser for years now. Mom is 81 years old, and even SHE won't wear this stinky stuff!

by BengalsGal Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 07:02PM Report as inappropriate

The so-called best were all "light", "sweet", and "vanilla". I don't want to smell like candy, ice cream, or baked goods. I'm waiting for the fashion for perfume that smells like dessert to pass.

by lilinah Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 01:43PM Report as inappropriate

Wow, I think I'm most shocked that Britney and Paris Hilton's scents were popular with reviewers.

by VV001 Monday, May 28, 2012 at 04:47PM Report as inappropriate

I love Heiress too!

by toddfan Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 02:52PM Report as inappropriate

Paris Hilton's Can Can was ok for me, but I really love Heiress!!! I think that's her best one yet!

by darkangel81 Monday, May 7, 2012 at 04:04PM Report as inappropriate

i would never think to try baby phat, maybe ill smell it the next time i hit the mall.

by AmandaAmanda Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 09:07PM Report as inappropriate

i love the baby phat perfume

by mayra_alonzo Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 06:51PM Report as inappropriate

nice! I love Jennifer anistons perfume!

by lisiana_de_bem_justino Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

I wouldn't by anything made or endorsed by SJP. Ick.

by LittleBunny Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 04:14PM Report as inappropriate

I have fantasy by britney spears but prefer wonderstruck by taylor swift

by Nicky984607 Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 03:13PM Report as inappropriate

Was a cool article.

by BitterSweet1016 Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10:14PM Report as inappropriate

Great info! I will be sniffing some of these soon!

by CCochran Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 10:53AM Report as inappropriate

This is a fun article! I actually use Sean John Unforgivable Woman and have for years!!

by sea157 Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 08:58PM Report as inappropriate

I'm surprised by some of the scents that made the best list!

by tallredamanda Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 08:16AM Report as inappropriate

Good to know, I guess I won't be buying the Sarah Jessica Parker fragrance then.

by hananoire Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at 04:00PM Report as inappropriate

interesting article.

by lazorc Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 07:24PM Report as inappropriate

I have to agree with this list!

by powerwoman033 Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 08:13PM Report as inappropriate

Celebrity perfumes can actually smell good?? I'm going to have another look at the perfume flaps in my magazines!

by jezhicka Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 09:53PM Report as inappropriate

im not big on perfume but am willing to try sean john, my hubby wears the mens line and i LOVE it, wonder if i'll LOVE the girl one???

by rosie3love Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 07:45PM Report as inappropriate

i actually like all of these scents on here except for white diamonds. it smells too much like old lady perfume. it has a very strong smell to it.

by LMarie27 Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 07:23PM Report as inappropriate

Hate to say but I don't like anymore money going to them. I will try some of these based on reviews.

by TrillianAlice Friday, February 17, 2012 at 11:48PM Report as inappropriate

Love love love!

by queenphoto Friday, February 10, 2012 at 03:15PM Report as inappropriate

Agreed, I HATE Paris Hilton but love her scent!

by queeniemeanie Friday, February 10, 2012 at 02:21PM Report as inappropriate

I have SJP NY and I love it! It's so sweet and young and it just lasts all day and gives me energy. I think that's the only celebrity perfume I have.

by yestfl Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 02:37PM Report as inappropriate

I love celebrity perfumes but I never saw the big deal with Hilary Duff's line. Britney Spears, however, has AMAZING fragrances!

by jessielou910 Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 10:31AM Report as inappropriate

i really love perfume.. Gosh ! I really want to try baby phat, Lovely-SJP, and with love-hilary..

by LadyLC26 Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at 06:15PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting article. I'm not a big fan of celeb fragrances, but I'm curious to try Britney's...

by bitemeinks Friday, November 18, 2011 at 11:25AM Report as inappropriate

Going to give Britneys Spears Fantasy a try. Surprised Paris Hilton was on this list. Ive never smelled any of her perfume but Im curious now

by freddy420 Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 01:58AM Report as inappropriate

I have some of these. I will not admit which ones. It's embarrassing to me to wear celebrity perfumes.. Why is that??

by modinosaur Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 03:09PM Report as inappropriate

im gonna try some of these..

by Mssaralee18 Tuesday, October 18, 2011 at 06:43AM Report as inappropriate

Most of these are horrible

by Only1KimmieD Friday, October 14, 2011 at 10:08AM Report as inappropriate

i don't know why...i snub celeb perfumer lol

by janellelora Saturday, September 10, 2011 at 01:29AM Report as inappropriate

I love Fantasy and Lovely, they both smell so good :)

by vfalkow Friday, September 9, 2011 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate

I've never tried of any of these but the ones I have heard of have good reviews, just seems too expensive...

by RoleModel Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 12:43AM Report as inappropriate

I never bought nor will I ever buy any celebrity perfume,it is a waste of money and time...

by selma Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at 12:17AM Report as inappropriate

I think it is silly to pay more for a fragrance just because of the name of it. Like the Kim Kardasian scent is horrible.

by MissPurple Monday, July 18, 2011 at 10:53AM Report as inappropriate

katy perry's perfume sucks. i love the baby phat one

by eatinglipstick Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 10:41PM Report as inappropriate

love the new Jennifer Anniston. Only problem, you have to keep on applying it. :(

by swirlygirl Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 10:26AM Report as inappropriate

celebrity perfumes are so silly.

by LittleBunny Saturday, July 2, 2011 at 03:12PM Report as inappropriate

Never really a fan of celebrity perfumes... I've heard beyonce and katy perry make good ones though.. Maybe I'll check them out soon

by sunkissedx0 Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11:21AM Report as inappropriate

Aren't many of these a variation on a mild mix vanilla and bergamont? I don't get it.

by krycekov Monday, June 27, 2011 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate

I am picky about my perfumes and have a hard time trying new ones, but i really want to try the hillary duff perfume because so many people tell me its great.

by stephgal Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 02:41PM Report as inappropriate

I'm no a fan of celebrity fragrances because they usually smell too drugstory.

by BellezzaBeauty Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 05:31PM Report as inappropriate

I have never been a fan of the celebrity perfume and find that only the luxurious designer houses make really nice fragrances. Otherwise most of them smell too drugstory...

by BellezzaBeauty Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 05:26PM Report as inappropriate

Has anyone tired Fergie's Outspoken? I like it! It won the FiFi New Celebrity Fragrance of the Year award

by beauty2makeup Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 08:05PM Report as inappropriate

Beyonce's Heat is fantastic

by lynn2u54022 Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 06:56AM Report as inappropriate

Ugh, why do people like Fantasy so much? It smells like a grocery store fruitcake left out in the sun.

by greenfaerie38 Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 06:04PM Report as inappropriate

Want to try Hillary Duffs.

by ebbsandtides Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 07:38AM Report as inappropriate

I want to try these out!

by Gracewitthuhn Monday, May 23, 2011 at 10:44PM Report as inappropriate

I love baby phat goddess its so girly and fun

by JasmineF1 Friday, May 20, 2011 at 11:57PM Report as inappropriate

I love Hillary Duffs. It is my everyday fragrance..I get a 2pack every christmas.

by tiffany_gallehugh Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 09:38PM Report as inappropriate

I like Hillary Duffs. Its secretly one of my favs. I bought it after this article

by modinosaur Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 11:23AM Report as inappropriate

Good read just before Mothers Day!

by OSUgirl Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at 06:51AM Report as inappropriate

I do not want to smell like SJP!

by LittleBunny Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 07:34AM Report as inappropriate

Kenya, I feel you. I have not tried it, but I have heard bad reviews about it.

by aly7 Monday, February 7, 2011 at 01:11PM Report as inappropriate

omg kim kardashian's perfume is horrible!

by kenya Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 05:47PM Report as inappropriate

I love the Sean John fragrances for men and women. They smell delicious!

by Kristen_F Thursday, January 20, 2011 at 09:27PM Report as inappropriate

I want one of all of these!

by pynkNymphette Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 09:23PM Report as inappropriate

Fantasy, With Love & Can Can are all surprisingly fabulous scents. You have to realize that celebrities are just putting their names on the labels and not REALLY mixing and creating the scents themselves. I know Paris' fragrance are from Proctor & Gamble. "Heiress" is another one she made that smells amazing like bubble gum and it is from P&G as well. Good list!

by pynkNymphette Monday, December 13, 2010 at 07:16AM Report as inappropriate

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